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The Inklings Variety Hour

The Inklings Variety Hour
Till We Have Faces
C.S. Lewis
Psyche
J.R.R. Tolkien
Smith Of Wootton Major
Love
The Wind In the Willows
Christianity
Narnia
Grief
Fairy Language
Orwell
Joy
Kalimene
Freedom
Magic
Creativity
Cupid and Psyche
Glome
Sacrifice

Welcome to the Inklings Variety Hour, where fans and scholars of C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Charles Williams, Owen Barfield and others discuss their works and lives.

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Enjoy this gently used Christmas gift from Ghost of Inklings Variety Hours Past!

I think this may be from 2020.

It's an Inklings Variety Hour Jovial Christmas Extravaganza!  Featuring:

A Discussion of J.R.R. Tolkien's Letters from Father Christmas... more

O.G. Host Anika Smith rejoins the podcast to interview Chris and his beautiful and omnicompetent wife, Glencora, about their new Christmas resource book, Twelve Tide.

Part of what we're trying to do with this book is make Christmas less a single-mor... more

All three parts of 2023's Christmas play are edited together. Enjoy, and Merry Christmas.

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Enjoy a (Zoom) table reading of my "play" (loosely defined), "An Inklings Christmas Carol."

Special thanks to Anika Smith, Sørina Higgi... more

Dr. Leslie Baynes joins Chris to talk about her new book, Between Interpretation and Imagination: C.S. Lewis and the Bible.

Among other things, we discuss:

• Lewis' familiarity with (and attitude toward) the Bible, before and after his conversion. more

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Recent Guests

Matt Wheeler
Singer of songs inspired by classical literature, including The Chronicles of Narnia.
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Author of Absolute Music and an essay titled The New Transcendentalism
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Verlyn Flieger
Professor Emerita at the University of Maryland, and author of 'Splintered Light'
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Kora Burton
Former student and MA graduate of the University of Georgia
University of Georgia
Episode: Tolkien Reading Day: Smith of Wootton Major, Part 2
Andrew Lazo
An internationally known speaker and writer specializing in C.S. Lewis and the Inklings.
Episode: From the Old Winyards: Till We Have Faces, Part 6 (Saturday Rerun)
Angela Teal
Co-host from In the Burrow Books
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Marena Bleech
Co-host from In the Burrow Books
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Episode: The Wind in the Willows

Hosts

Chris Pipkin
Host of The Inklings Variety Hour, Assistant Professor of English at Emmanuel College in Georgia.
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Host of The Inklings Variety Hour Poetry Thursday.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • Always Great Podcasts

    Each podcast is entertaining and informative. Hope you are able to continue them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JKD II
    United States2 years ago
  • Always something different

    It’s amazing how many different things the Inklings can be connected to. Chris follows them all over the map. I like the new Thursday poetry readings best.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Virginicus
    United States2 years ago
  • Shocking

    I’ve listened to a couple of episodes, the first couple were fine- a bit rambly and lacking in focus but perfectly pleasant listening, but then I put on an episode which was horrific. They had a guest on that kept sprinkling far right conspiracy theory amongst a what was ostensibly a rather dry and uncontroversial defence of the liberal arts and no one challenged it. It was disgusting.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jim Lockey
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great Variety

    Within the group know as The Inklings, there was a wide variety of characters and ideas. This podcast gets into the entire Inkling corpus, including the bizarre and eccentric. It’s the willingness to explore the entirety of the Inklings that makes this show so great. - Men with Chests

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joseph Weigel
    United States2 years ago
  • Till we have faces

    You guys have not idea how much I loved listening to the Till we have faces discussion I’m on my third round with some of the podcasts!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bamlak_f
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

There is a notable excitement about the variety of topics and the breadth of literary connections explored.
Overall, the podcast is described as welcoming and enriching, particularly for those exploring the works of the Inklings.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and informative nature of the content, often feeling like they are part of a thoughtful discussion.
Some listeners have highlighted concerns over occasional controversial viewpoints not being challenged during discussions, suggesting a need for more balanced dialogues.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#52
Singapore/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#117
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

From the Old Winyards: Till We Have Faces, Part 2 (Saturday Rerun)
Q: What caused you to choose that powerful passage?
It being a moment of crisis for everyone involved. Glome is experiencing a plague, and the people have heard a story that the princess has hands that can heal.
From the Old Winyards: Smith of Wootton Major, Part 2 (Saturday Rerun)
Q: What do you make of this? Should we be making things of this, or is that trespassing?
Kora reflects on the striking imagery of the lake in the story, expressing an imaginative take on its interpretation without needing explicit explanations.
From the Old Winyards: Smith of Wootton Major, Part 2 (Saturday Rerun)
Q: Kora, can you give me a couple sentence summary of what your thesis is about?
Kora discusses her master's thesis that examines aspects of fairy language across different stages of English development, highlighting themes of charms and the fairy's relation to human stories.
Tolkien Reading Day: Tolkien Among the Ruins
Q: Would people need to believe in Tolkien's stories for them to be impactful in the future?
Yes, belief in the myths is essential for them to sustain and impact cultural identity, similar to historical texts.
Tolkien Reading Day: Tolkien Among the Ruins
Q: What makes Tolkien's work so accessible to people, regardless of their background?
Tolkien's work allows even immature readers to grasp profound truths, making it uniquely engaging.

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This podcast centers around the literary contributions and cultural significance of notable authors such as C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, alongside their contemporaries like Charles Williams and Owen Barfield. Episodes frequently explore their works, deeply analyzing themes from fantasy literature, including complex characters, moral philosophies, and the intertwining of mythology and spirituality. The discussions are enriched with artistic insights, humor, and personal anecdotes, offering listeners a mix of academic analysis and engaging conversations that resonate with both casual fans and dedicated scholars. Noteworthy is its inclusion of poetry readings and reflections on broader existential themes, which provides a unique angle that d... more

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